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Movable Walls and Panoramic Views in a Sustainable Timber Lodge

Authors:
Peter Ferdigg, Filip Trebo, Maximilian Saboth
Movable Walls and Panoramic Views in a Sustainable Timber Lodge

Project in-detail

Incorporating movable walls and large glass panels, this sustainable timber lodge seamlessly adapts to its surroundings while providing versatile spaces for winter sports enthusiasts and seasonal visitors alike.
5 key facts about this project
01
Movable walls allow users to customize the spatial layout for varying group sizes and activities.
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Large glass panels create uninterrupted views of the surrounding Icelandic landscape.
03
Reinforced concrete construction ensures durability against harsh weather conditions.
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Charred wooden shingles enhance fire resistance while providing a rustic aesthetic.
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Local timber sourcing supports sustainability and minimizes ecological impact.

## General Overview
Located near Lake Mývatn in Iceland, Shifted Shelter represents a modern approach to ski lodge design, emphasizing the interplay between architecture and the surrounding landscape. The project aims to create an adaptable space that responds to the variable Icelandic climate, allowing for a year-round recreational experience.

## Spatial Flexibility and User-Centric Design
The design incorporates movable walls that enable flexible spatial arrangements, allowing visitors to adapt the environment according to their needs. This modular approach not only accommodates various seasonal activities, such as ski preparation in winter and outdoor gatherings in summer, but also promotes social interaction among guests. The open interior layout facilitates a range of configurations, enhancing the overall user experience by enabling personalized spaces that encourage collaboration.

## Material Selection and Environmental Considerations
A carefully chosen material palette contributes to the shelter's durability and integration with the landscape. Reinforced concrete serves as the structural backbone, ensuring resilience against harsh weather conditions. Locally sourced timber creates a warm interior atmosphere, while large glass panels offer expansive views, maximizing natural light and enhancing the connection to the outdoors. Insulation is prioritized to maintain a comfortable interior climate, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency throughout the design.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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Competition organisers

The MICROHOME 10 competition invites participants to submit visionary designs for off-grid, modular microhomes that push the limits of sustainable, small-scale living. Organised by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this tenth edition sets the challenge of designing a dwelling for two people within a maximum floor area of 25 m², encouraging bold solutions adaptable to any urban or rural location. The competition continues Buildner’s mission to foster innovative approaches to compact, energy-efficient housing that can address pressing global challenges.

This year’s edition offers a generous total prize fund of €100,000, including the Kingspan Award for designs that integrate high-performance Kingspan products and the Hapi Homes Award for a project selected for real-world construction. In addition to cash prizes, the winners gain international exposure through Buildner’s media partnerships, publications, and a dedicated MICROHOME magazine, further amplifying their ideas to the wider architectural community.

Key dates for MICROHOME 10 include the closing date for registration on 25 September 2025, the submission deadline on 29 October 2025 (11:59 p.m. London time), and the announcement of winners on 9 December 2025. These milestones ensure participants have clear timelines to develop and present their concepts, with early registration discounts available to support students and emerging designers worldwide.

MICROHOME

Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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